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In *Little Lion*, twins Felix and Maisie settle into Elm Medona and begin to explore a peculiar Treasure Chest that opens a portal to their family's past. Their investigation reveals the vanished great-uncle Thorne of the Pickworth lineage and stolen heirlooms. The chest then transports them to 1772 St. Croix, where they encounter a youthful Alexander Hamilton preparing for an expedition to New York. Determined to keep Hamilton in their sights, the twins take the daring step of stowing away aboard his ship, embarking on an adventure that intertwines history, sibling bonds, and treasure hunting.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ann Hood
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